Arrive London
Check in to your hotel after 2pm and head out into the humming capital of Britain for a sneak peek at what’s to come. Later, meet up with your fellow travellers and Tour Manager over dinner. Tonight, get a feel for this thriving cultural melting pot on a walking tour around some of London landmark spots with your Tour Manager. Check out the cool and happening hub of Soho, the bright lights of the famous Piccadilly Circus and the street performers in Convent Garden.
Hotel & Dinner Included.
2 days in London, there plenty of time to get a real feel for this buzzing cosmopolitan capital, where iconic black taxis and red double-decker buses flash past historic buildings. Anything goes in London, so choose how you want to experience it. During your time here, jump on the coach for a look at London iconic buildings and UNESCO World Heritage sites in our included tour. Learn about Big Ben, the Royal Family place of residence (Buckingham Palace), the horror tales of the Tower of London, and the magnificent Westminster Abbey, where Princess Diana funeral service was held.
With an included day pass for the London Underground take advantage of the tube system. Use it like a local and move around the city at your own pace. Some ideas for your free time include a ride on the London Eye for awesome views over the city, or a visit to the Tate Modern to check out some of the world most famous contemporary art. You can rub shoulders with the stars by walking through world-famous Madame Tussauds waxwork museum. Otherwise shop in the colorful Camden Markets or hit Oxford Street.
During your time in London, there also an optional excursion to see the UNESCO World Heritage site of Stonehenge. Choose to get up close to the famous ring of stones and learn more about the legends surrounding them.
A trip to Bath means a look into a gorgeous city, complete with terraces, promenades and heritage buildings. Get the background on the city name and Roman past in an optional excursion to the stunning Roman Baths.
On your last night in London experience a bit of London culture with a trip to a famous West End musical it on us! Afterward, round up some friends and hit the town. London has it all; jazz bars, traditional pubs, pumping clubs and loads of live music – take your pick and dive into the action.
Hotel Breakfast, Breakfast
Day 5, Tuesday
We hit the road and take a ferry past the White Cliffs of Dover. Travel past World War 1 battle fields in the Valley of the Somme to Paris. Tonight, the group kick starts Paris with the“Tour of Illuminations, which shows off the French capital transformation into the“City of Lights, Lamp-lit bridges and cool little cafes give us a real taste of Paris romance. Your Tour Manager will fill you in on the world most-recognized monuments, like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.
Hotel Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 & 7, Wednesday – Thursday
Paris
This town is loaded with possibilities. Discover its many bistros, museums, tree-lined avenues and diverse neighborhoods. Get a feel for French flair by window shopping on the Left Bank, step into the Notre Dame cathedral or explore the endless galleries of the Louvre and get up close to the famous Mona Lisa. Try indulging in some delicious pastries and relax in one of Paris many green spaces.
There a visit to Fragonard. This perfumery has an elegant interior and is a unique setting for a look into the history of perfume. It also a chance to pick up some French perfume at great prices. Time in Paris includes a trip out to France most well-known chateau: Versailles, once home to the Sun King, Louis 14th and hot spot of the French Revolution. Check out the impressive exterior of this extravagant palace, then enjoy a guided tour of the former royal family luxurious living quarters. Treat yourself to a real Parisian night out, starting with dinner and a show at an authentic cabaret, complete with can-can girls and champagne. But don’t stop there hit the clubs for a night to remember.
Hotel Breakfast, Breakfast
Day 8, Friday
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